Edo removes charges for malaria tests and treatment in public hospitals
The Edo State Government says malaria testing and treatment are now free in all government hospitals. It has also renovated 100 health centres as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare, according to Punch Nigeria.
The Edo State Government has made malaria testing and treatment free in all government hospitals, according to Punch Nigeria. The measure removes charges for the diagnosis and treatment of malaria at public hospitals across the state. The available report does not provide details on when the policy took effect or how it will be funded.
The state government has also renovated 100 health centres, the report said. The renovations are intended to improve healthcare access and strengthen the facilities available to residents. No further details were provided about the locations of the renovated centres, the scope of the work or the number of patients expected to benefit.
The government’s announcement links the free malaria services and the upgrades to broader efforts to improve healthcare access in Edo State.
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